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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.12, 26.99 and 17.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.12, 26.99 and 17.92 is: 26.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.12 : 26.99 = 17.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.12/26.99 = 17.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.12x = 26.99 × 17.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.12x = 483.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483.66/18.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.69

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